Uncommon Baby Must-Haves

If you’re a pregnant mama or have one in your life, chances are you are doing tons of research on the best things you can get for your baby! There are many staples, such as diaper bags, car seats, and much more. However, there are a few hidden things that only seasoned moms know about, and this blog is here to break down two uncommon baby must-haves that will save you in that first year and beyond. Keep reading to learn more about two uncommon baby must-haves, ways to use them, and how to grab them for yourself!

Tips from Experienced Moms!

It is important to remember, before taking anyone’s advice, that every baby is different. Your baby is going to be vastly different from every other baby their age in terms of needs, developmental milestones, likes, dislikes, and so much more. What works for someone else might not work for you—and vice versa—and that’s okay! There will be LOTS of unsolicited advice coming your way starting now, and fortunately or unfortunately, it isn’t going to end anytime soon.

However, there are two things that every parent can agree on: Staying organized as much as possible and giving your baby the best developmental headstart whenever possible. That’s why our favorite uncommon baby must-have picks are easy, smart solutions for organization and developmental benefits!

Your Diaper Bag’s Bestie: Innobaby Packin' SMART Stackables

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These stackable containers are an all-in-one storage solution all parents on the go. A diaper bag must-have, these little containers store, dispense, and organize all of your essentials. or other little things you may need that you don’t want to endlessly search for at the bottom of your bag.

They work with a patented click system to ensure they’re all together. If you need one, take one. If you need five, take five! You get to customize exactly what you need for the day, in whatever fun color or design you’d like. This is one of the original Innobaby products, and it’s still around because it’s just so helpful. They’ve even won the National Parenting Media Award and the iParenting Media Award!

Ways to Use Them

These stackables provide ENDLESS uses!

Inevitably, your diaper bag, car, stroller, purse, and more will become a disorganized mess that drops down on the priority scale. Staying organized from the beginning will help you build great habits once your baby becomes a toddler when things truly become the messiest!

Things to store include:

  • Measured powdered formula
  • Breastmilk (YES - it is leakproof!)
  • Baby cereal
  • Puffs
  • Sweet treats
  • Pacifiers
  • Bandaids
  • Cotton balls
  • Hair ties
  • Ice cream toppings
  • Spices
  • Crafts
  • Coins
  • Earrings
  • Paperclips and other office supplies

Starting Them Early: Oral Sensory Developmental Toy

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Innobaby’s star teethers aren’t just great for teething pain; they’re considered “training teethers,” which means they’re great for a bunch of different reasons, including:

  • Stimulating the muscles of the lips, tongue, and cheeks to improve oral motor skills
  • Help with nursing, eating solid foods, drinking from cups, and speech development
  • Improves hand-eye coordination
  • Bilateral movement and stimulation of both sides of the brain

PLUS, these teethers are super safe. Unfortunately, not all teethers are created with this in mind. Many teethers contain toxic chemicals or can break, snap, leak, or crack, causing obvious safety issues for your baby.

Innobaby holds its teethers to the very highest standards (Conform to Toy Safety Standard ASTM F963 and EN71) and uses the highest quality TPE available because Innobaby wants the best for your baby, just like you! Other teethers may be too small or break apart easily, but you can trust ours.

Ways to Use Them

Latching issues. If you find that your baby has issues with breastfeeding latch or makes clicking noises while feeding on the breast or on the bottle, this product will help you! All you have to do is start little by little: Turn the teether vertically into your baby’s mouth so that they can practice opening wide and cupping their tongue.
Motor Skill Development. Allow your baby to reach and grab for their teether, holding it up to examine it and moving it all over their mouth to explore the different textures. Sounds simple, but you are helping them develop their motor skills! This is why it is so important to choose a teether that is visually stimulating, easy to grasp, and has multiple textures.
Toddlerhood Transition to Solid Foods and Speech. Using an oral development teether can have an easier time transitioning to solid foods speech. With the jaw, tongue, and lip muscles being stimulated and exercised at such an early age, they are getting the best foundation possible! By using a teether, babies are practicing rounding their tongues, rounding their lips, and moving their jaws. This is why teether choice is so important!

For more awesome parenting tips, uncommon must-haves, and high-quality baby products, visit us at Innobaby.com!

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